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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (1)

A
42.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Nothing Phone (1)
45Inno Score
43.9Performance32
32.4Display47.3
38Camera51.5
30.7Battery45.8
89.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (1) wins this phone face-off, 45 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and display (+15). iPhone 12 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
  • 104% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,020
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 67% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,900 vs 2,930

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (1)

  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 46 vs 31
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (1)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxNothing Phone (1)
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution2778x12842400x1080
Pixel density458 ppi+14%402 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (1)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxNothing Phone (1)
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 778G+
AnTuTu 10950,000+22%Top 51%780,000Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+104%Top 28%1,020Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+67%Top 35%2,930Top 64%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (1)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxNothing Phone (1)
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP16 MP+33%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (1)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxNothing Phone (1)
Capacity3,687 mAh4,500 mAh+22%
Wired charging20 W33 W+65%
Wireless charging15 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (1)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxNothing Phone (1)
Weight228 g194 g+15%
Thickness7.4 mm+11%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (1)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxNothing Phone (1)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (1)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxNothing Phone (1)
OS at launchiOS 14Android 12 (Nothing OS)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (1)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxNothing Phone (1)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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